Living in Harbor Isle, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harbor Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Harbor Isle has 1,176 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $129,525 (51% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $614,400, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Harbor Isle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harbor Isle at a glance
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $129,525State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $614,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 56 min
Is Harbor Isle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.3%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harbor Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harbor Isle the median home value is $614,400, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,247 a month in housing costs.
Harbor Isle median household income
The median household income in Harbor Isle is $129,525 and the income per person is $62,963. 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Harbor Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 475
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.48
Harbor Isle demographics
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 475
- Foreign-born
- 25.3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harbor Isle ›
Education in Harbor Isle
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Harbor Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harbor Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 56 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 48.7%
- Public transit
- 21.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Harbor Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Woodsburgh | 830 | $248,750 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
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What is the median household income in Harbor Isle, NY?
The median household income in Harbor Isle is $129,525, 51% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harbor Isle?
The median home value in Harbor Isle is $614,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Harbor Isle?
The median gross rent in Harbor Isle is $3,501 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Harbor Isle, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.3%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Harbor Isle?
The median age in Harbor Isle is 45.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Harbor Isle?
The average commute to work in Harbor Isle is 56 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harbor Isle?
The unemployment rate in Harbor Isle is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harbor Isle?
52.8% of adults in Harbor Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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